From
February 18 to February 25, he plays Rodolfo in
Puccini's LA BOHEME in the Teatro
Communale of Cagliari. The
conductor is Steven Mercurio. The Mimi at his
side was represented by Daniela Dessi. This was
transmitted by RAI TV on February 28.

In March,
his fifth album "Aria" is released

On April
19, he enters the American show
business. He gives a concert at the Kennedy
Center in Washington and
the next day President Clinton receives him at
the White House.

On May 5, in Monte Carlo
Andrea receives two World
Music Awards, one in the
category "Best Italian Singer," and one
for "Best Classical Interpretation".

In July and
August, he tours North and South America.

His last
concert at the legendary Madison
Square Garden is sold out.

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In September, in Germany he receives
his next Echo Klassik
for the best-selling classical album
"Aria".

In
November, he sings "The Prayer" with
Celine Dion on her Christmas special. His
popularity in the USA increases. Celine Dion introduces him with
the words:

"I heard someone say:
If God had a singing voice, he would sound a lot like Andrea
Bocelli."

At the New
Year, he gives two concerts at the luxury hotel Bellagio
in Las Vegas. The hotel uses

"Con Te
Partiro" in their advertisments, which helps
him become even more well known in the USA. Elizabeth Taylor is
among his fans.

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